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Oh snap! I have to entertain a 5 year old!
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1. Uncle Fun
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 477-8223
Categories:
Toy Stores,
Art Galleries
Neighbourhood: Lakeview
First, Pee Wee Herman would love this store. Love it.
Second, I'm adding this to the list of ways to entertain my nieces and nephew when they come to visit me.
Third, I love that the employees don't hate life. They were genuinely in a good mood and…More »
2. John G Shedd Aquarium
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 939-2438
Category:
Aquariums
Neighbourhood: Near Southside
This place is always crowded. I swear, they just pack as many people in here as possible!
Get here right when the doors open or pay the consequences later by waiting in line outside. And bring your patience! You will most likely have to wait for the…More »
3. Montrose Harbor Beach
I didn't see any diapers in the sand or gross amounts of trash. Then again I wasn't examining the sand that closely. It's a public beach. It's free. I did, however, notice that the sand is a bit rough and not as fine as the sand at North Avenue…More »
4. Chicago's Free Trolley System
While waiting to leave the museum campus we were waiting for the 146 bus, but then decided to move to the free trolley line. Within 10 minutes a full trolley showed up......but luckily everyone got off to go to the Field Museum. We got a seat and a…More »
5. Shoreline Sightseeing
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 222-9328
Category:
Boat Charters
Neighbourhood: Near North Side
This review is for the water taxi.
While it's hard to find the information on its website, the water taxi leaves about every 20 minutes from Union Station to Navy Pier.
We opted to take the water taxi instead of 2 buses because it was relaxing, much…More »
6. Build-A-Bear Workshop
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 832-0114
Category:
Toy Stores
Neighbourhoods: Near North Side, River East
Oh the things I do for my niece. If she only knew that I braved Navy Pier. On a Saturday.
For my niece's birthday I decided to get her a Build-a-Bear gift card. I've never been there but I know the concept involves stuffing a bear, buying it an…More »
7. Chicago Children's Museum
I'm glad I checked out a Children's Museum pass at the library rather than paying admission. This gets up to four people in. Once inside you can make a donation.
The first two hands-on exhibits that we touched were broken. Not a good start. However,…More »
8. Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 742-2000
Categories:
Zoos,
Event Planning & Services
Neighbourhood: Lincoln Park
Let me start this review by saying I despise zoos. And whenever I visit Lincoln Park Zoo, I despise zoos even more.
The animals don't look good. And they look sad. I feel sorry for them.
I would say that they should charge admission that should go…More »
9. The Berghoff Restaurant
My goal was to find a sit-down restaurant that is on the way from Union Station to Millennium Park that has a children's menu. I initially walked into Exchequer but it was so dark and dingy that I could not bring myself to take my 5-year-old nephew…More »
10. Rainforest Cafe
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 787-1501
Category:
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Near North Side, River North
Oh no she didn't....
Oh yes I did!
I went to Rainforest Caf. But I did it for my 5 year old niece.
+Scary mechanical animals help pass the time while waiting for food. We sat by the apes. We took pictures by the elephants.
+Other interesting decor like…More »
11. Montrose Dog Beach
Chicago, IL 60640
This review is coming from a person who does not own a dog.
Without cable, we have been having to get creative when it comes to entertaining ourselves. Sad, I know. But, we figure that we should be outside anyway so we decided to venture to Montrose…More »
12. Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 744-6630
Categories:
Performing Arts,
Museums
Neighbourhood: The Loop
Ahhh, one of the free cultural gems of the City. The exhibits are generally pretty interesting. I wouldn't say everything in the exhibits is inspiring but there are definitely stand-out pieces. I recommend checking them out on your lunch break and…More »
13. Sweet Honeybee Bakery - CLOSED
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 275-0697
Update 5/12/08
Everything here is good. Red velvet cupcakes are delicious and have the best frosting. I even liked the carrot cake cupcake (very moist) and I don't even like carrot cake.
Rock on, Sweet Honeybee!
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14. Midway Plaisance Ice Rink
Chicago, IL 60637
(312) 745-2470
Categories:
Skating Rinks,
Parks
Neighbourhood: Hyde Park
I've done Habitat for Humanity a couple times, packed food at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, worked at a soup kitchen, and painted walls at schools.
My favorite type of volunteering? Hands down it is interacting with underprivileged youth,…More »
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1/13/2008
Went here over the holiday break with some teenagers for a "field trip". It was not crowded and the… Read more »
Recently updated lists from Beth M.
A Midwesterner in Montreal (11)We visited Montreal during December of 2009. Here are some places we went: |
New Mexico Getaway (Taos, Santa Fe, & Albuquerque) (21)"If you ever go to New Mexico, it will itch you for the rest of your life." ~ Georgia O'Keeffe, 1960 |
Where the Hotties Are (18)My mama always said, "You never stop looking til you die."Even though I'm married, I still have a pulse and can spot a hot guy when I see one. PS - I am not open for business. Here are some places that hotties have been spotted: |
Antiquing My Way Through Michiana (11)The Chicago Reader article "Beyond New Buffalo" inspired me to go on an antiquing trip with my mom & sister in Southwest Michigan & Northwest Indiana. Bargains and bonding made this trip memorable! I plan to go back in a month or two. |
Bye Bye Buena Park (15)I lived in BP for nearly 4 years and will always hold a special place in my heart for this great neighborhood. |
THE BANNED LIST (8)It's not you, it's me. I don't like places that suck. |
Mini-Vay-K to Michigan! Great Lakes, Great Times! (7)You live in Chicago, right? I can tell because you look TIRED, STRESSED, and OVER-WORKED. Take a mini-vay-k! Just over an hour drive from Chicago and you can be in southwest Michigan where you can visit wineries, hit up the casino, and GET THE HELL OUT OF CHICAGO.And be honest, don't you love those http://michigan.org commercials? |
South Side + Lost + Hungry (10)I'm lost on the South Side and hungry. Where should I eat? |
I'm Hungry but I'm By Myself (11)All my friends are working/busy and I want to go somewhere to eat/drink!There's no shame in my game. |
I need a baby gift, stat! (3)I live in Chicago where there are unique baby stores, right? |
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Things I Loveautumn, David Bowie, my husband's hair in the morning, Project Runway, Belize, bernese mountain dogs, gardens, tea, Taos, alpacas, naps, my jokes, My husband, New Grist beer, extra dirty martinis, dark chocolate, morel mushroom hunting, goat cheese
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